SP ED 6520 - Audiology for Teachers of Students with Hearing Impairments

Meets with SP ED 5520. The nature of a sound wave, acoustic signals and measurement of sound are introduced in this course. Students become aware of the anatomic features of the auditory system and their function. The embryological development of the auditory system and the anatomical problems that can occur as well as the maturational process of auditory development are included. Procedures of hearing measurement and types of amplification options are also presented.